Chris Brown has sparked outrage on social media after posting a birthday tribute to Rihanna on Instagram. 

The ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon’ singer uploaded a picture of Rihanna as a child, alongside the message “Happy birthday @badgalriri”.

Rihanna turned 30 years old today (20^th February).

However fans were quick to react to the post, criticising the troubled R&B singer for his actions.

Chris Brown wishing Rihanna happy birthday is the weirdest thing. And people are saying they hope she responds. Why can’t this man let her live

— Sas (@saskie_x) 20 February 2018

Just saw Chris Brown wish Rihanna a happy birthday on ig and I feel sick to my stomach. Garbage

— erica (@Erica_Marable) 20 February 2018
Chris Brown wished Rihanna a happy birthday, I feel sick. He needs to leave ALL of his exes alone.

— Amoreena (@lilblondeduck) 20 February 2018

Chris Brown really posted a baby picture of Rihanna to wish her happy birthday. If he doesn’t go away…We all have a psycho person from our past who won’t go away.

— Unbreakable (@adebukola_xoxo) 20 February 2018
While others didn’t see any problem with Chris Brown sending a birthday post to his famous ex-girlfriend.

Y’all do know Chris Brown and Rihanna are friends right 💀 it wouldn’t be any different if this was anyone else get over it. It’s an innocent ass happy birthday post. Y’all do the most over nothing.

— He’s that b*tch (@Poppinforcb) February 20, 2018

Aww Chris Brown wished Rihanna happy birthday. I’m all for makes up and forgiveness . Happy Birthday @rihanna

— $noelle. (@cnh7_) 20 February 2018

aww Chris Brown wished Rihanna a happy birthday on instagram😍 lol

— miss aquarius (@kaycjj) February 20, 2018

Chris Brown made a Happy Birthday post for Rihanna… love it.

— mommy. (@mikaylanation_) February 20, 2018

Some people even want the former couple to get back together.

Chris Brown wishing Rihanna a happy Birthday, Justin and Selena back together. It’s 2010 again and I’m here for it

— Ivella (@_iamivyrose) 20 February 2018

Chris Brown posted a birthday message to Rihanna & idk why but I still want them together

— Jurnee Conway (@jurneemichaela) 20 February 2018

Rihanna is yet to respond to Chris Brown’s Instagram post.

Meanwhile, Chris Brown sparked a huge debate after recently suggesting that he wanted to go on tour with Rihanna, Beyonce and Bruno Mars.

The singer was forced to respond to a backlash after some fans said he wasn’t worthy of sharing a stage with the artists he mentioned.